Dance (Contemporary Dance) - Bachelor of Arts in Dance
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance offers a broad technical, artistic, and academic curriculum designed to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive experience in technique, composition, pedagogy, performance, and interdisciplinary study.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, including General Education and Viewing the Wider World coursework and Dance Technique, Dance Technique Electives, Dance Major Core Requirements, and Interdisciplinary Electives.
Grades of C- or better are required in Area 1: ENGL 1110G Composition I and Area II: Mathematics, as well as Dance Major Core Courses. The College of Health, Education and Social Transformation requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 for graduation. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 3000 (300) or above.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
Students may take any general education course under each area as listed in the undergraduate course catalog. | ||
| Area I: Communications 1 | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective (Must have a "G" distinction) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing the Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Dance Technique Requirements | ||
| Ballet Technique | ||
| Four semesters of Ballet Technique from | 7-8 | |
| Ballet Technique courses can be taken for repeatable credit to meet the 7-8 credit requirement | ||
| Ballet I | 1 | |
| Ballet II | 2 | |
| Ballet III | 2 | |
| Modern Dance Technique | ||
| Four semesters of Modern Dance Technique from: | 7-8 | |
| Modern Dance Technique courses can be taken for repeatable credit to meet the 7-8 credit requirement | ||
| Modern Dance I | 1 | |
| Modern Dance II | 2 | |
| Modern Dance III | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Jazz Dance I | 1 | |
| Tap Dance I | 1 | |
| Hip-Hop Dance | 2 | |
| Jazz Dance II | 2 | |
| Tap Dance II | 2 | |
| Dance for Musical Theatre | 2 | |
| Choose two of the following: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance | 1 | |
| Flamenco I | 1 | |
| Introduction to Latin Social Dance | 1 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 1 | |
| Yoga: | 1 | |
| Pilates: | 1 | |
| At least two additional elective semesters of any course in Dance Technique | 4 | |
| Dance Major Core Requirements | 36 | |
| Dance Improvisation | 2 | |
| Contemporary Dance Ensemble (Course must be taken 4 times) | 1 | |
| Principles of Choreography I | 3 | |
| World Dance | 3 | |
| Dance Pedagogy I | 3 | |
| Dance History | 3 | |
| Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | 3-4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Dance, Technology, and Design | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 2-3 | |
| Principles of Choreography II | 3 | |
| Dance Pedagogy II | 3 | |
| Senior Project | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Requirements | ||
| Choose three from the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| Acting for Non-Majors | 3 | |
| Society in Style: Fashion, History and Culture | 3 | |
| Costume Design | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | 3 | |
| Choose four from the following: | 12 | |
Advanced Independent Project in Dance is repeatable for credit and may satisfy this requirement only if the topic proposed is Interdisciplinary in nature. | ||
| History of Art II | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | 3 | |
| Intro to Business | 3 | |
| Advanced Independent Projects | 1-3 | |
| Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 | |
| Introduction to Education | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Music for Non-majors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 | |
Interdisciplinary Electives should bring total hours up to 120 4 | ||
A course designated G or V cannot be used to satisfy both major and General Education requirements | ||
Students taking a minor in a related or complementary discipline may request substitution of elective courses from their Dance Program faculty advisor. Students interested in Teacher Licensure are recommended to take a minor in Education | ||
| Electives to bring the total credits to 120 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 120-127 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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A Mathematics General Education course is required for the degree, but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the Mathematics course of their course.
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See the Viewing the Wider World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students - Even Start Year
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Additional courses to bring total hours up to 120 may be taken in any semester.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 1-2 | |
| PHED 1430 or PHED 1410 | Pilates: or Yoga: | 1 |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 1-2 | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary Electives Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 1-2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 2-3 | |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course(s) (two in total) 1,2 | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 2-3 | |
| DANC 3710 | Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course (two in total) 1,2 | 6-7 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 1-2 | |
| DANC 2270 | Dance Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| DANC 3510V | World Dance | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| DANC 3265 | Principles of Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC 3610 | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| General Education Course(s) - two in total 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 2 | |
| DANC 3350 | Dance Pedagogy I | 3 |
| DANC 3720 | Dance, Technology, and Design | 3 |
| General Education Course(s) - two in total 1 | 6-7 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 1-2 | |
| DANC 4265 | Principles of Choreography II | 3 |
| DANC 4996 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course 1,2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 2 | |
| DANC 4250 | Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| DANC 4710 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120-133 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students - Odd Start Year
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Additional courses to bring total hours up to 120 may be taken in any semester.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 1-2 | |
| PHED 1430 or PHED 1410 | Pilates: or Yoga: | 1 |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 1 | |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 1-2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 2 | |
| DANC 2270 | Dance Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course(s) - two in total | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 2 | |
| DANC 3265 | Principles of Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course(s) - two in total | 6-8 | |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Electives Course | 1-2 | |
| DANC 3350 | Dance Pedagogy I | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course(s) - two in total | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| DANC 3710 | Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | 3 |
| DANC 4265 | Principles of Choreography II | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course(s) - two in total | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 1-2 | |
| DANC 4250 | Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| DANC 3510V | World Dance | 3 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course | 2 | |
| DANC 3610 | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 4996 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education or Viewing the Wider World Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Ballet or Modern Dance Technique Course | 2 | |
| Dance Technique Elective Course(s) - two in total | 2-4 | |
| DANC 3720 | Dance, Technology, and Design | 3 |
| THEA Elective Course | 3 | |
| DANC 4710 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Total Credits | 120-135 | |